Parables, The Prompting Influence

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Parables, The Prompting Influence

• There are about thirty recorded parables spoken
  by Jesus. Parabole, A placing beside (Vine).
  Knowing the prompting circumstances can help us
  better understand Jesus parables.

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Parables, The Prompting Influence

• The Good Samaritan (Luke 10 30-37).
• 1. Impetus Luke 10 25-29.

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Parables, The Prompting Influence

• The Rich Farmer (Luke 12 16-21).
• 1. Prompting Luke 12 13-15.

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Parables, The Prompting Influence

• Parable of Laborers (Matt. 20 1-16).
• 1. Precipitating event Matthew 19 27-30.

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Parables, The Prompting Influence

• The Ten Virgins (Matt. 25 1-13).
• 1. Circumstances Matthew 24 42-51.

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Parables, The Prompting Influence

• The Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son (Luke 15).
• 1. Occasion Luke 15 1, 2.

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Parables, The Prompting Influence

• Parable of Two Sons (Matt. 21 28-32).
• 1. Influence Matthew 21 23-27.

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Parables, The Prompting Influence

• Conclusion
• Jesus knew the prevailing circumstances and he
  used this knowledge to deliver pertinent teaching
  to the hearers.